Desert Hand Therapy, founded in 1997, is a specialized treatment center that provides therapeutic treatment and rehabilitation services to restore optimal upper extremity function. It is a physical and occupational therapy provider for patients with hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder pain and injury. The organization employs certified hand therapists and assistants, and occupational and physical therapists with specialized training in the treatment of hand and upper extremities. It also manufactures and fabricates custom splints and braces for patients with fractures, dislocations, arthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and post-operative upper extremity conditions. It organizes seminars on various topics related to the treatment of hand injuries and physical and occupational therapies. Desert Hand Therapy is located in Phoenix and has more than five centers in Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, Prescott and Flagstaff, Ariz.